October 23 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

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Win £250,000 With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Win £250,000 With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 41 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sneaked into the frame over C&D on debut, then scored at Kempton (6f) later in September; incurs a penalty but Jack Callan takes off a useful 5lb; open to further progress in any case; respected.
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11th

10

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Fiery Damsel

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Improved in three starts over 6f on the AW in the autumn, winning novices at Kempton and Southwell; still something of an unknown quantity now making her handicap/turf debut after eight months off, but her pedigree suggests the extra 2f may not be an issue; market helpful.

7/2

1st

1

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Fiery Damsel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Sneaked into the frame over C&D on debut, then scored at Kempton (6f) later in September; incurs a penalty but Jack Callan takes off a useful 5lb; open to further progress in any case; respected.

5/2

1st

2

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Fiery Damsel

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Weak 16-1 shot but some promise when fourth at Southwell (6f, Polytrack; Angel Love second) three weeks ago; should be capable of better.

12/1

2nd
11 (4)
Zooella

14/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Represents major yard but was the outsider of three in Kempton contest (6f) and lived up to those market expectations; admittedly may do better with that experience under her belt.
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5th

10

(7)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Zooella

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ralph Beckett

Won on her reappearance at Lingfield (6f, AW) in July and followed up at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 11 days later; beaten a long way at York (7f, good to soft) last month but she failed to settle and this attractively bred 3yo retains potential for her top stable back at 6f and back on better ground.

14/1

18th

21

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Zooella

8st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ralph Beckett

0-4 as 2yo but improved form since a 207-day break, making all at Lingfield (6f, AW) before following up at Thirsk on her turf debut (6f, good to firm); leaves the impression she has more to offer but now steps back up in trip in a deeper race off this 8lb higher mark (2lb out of the handicap).

25/1

1st

2

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Thirsk

Zooella

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Unexposed 3yo who returned after 207 days off with a dominant display in a Lingfield handicap (6f, AW) last Monday; 3lb well in under a penalty for that success and she's open to more progress on this switch to turf; strong contender.

11/8

14/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 36 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Attempts in six-runner races on turf comprise a third-place finish at Chester (6f) then disappointing effort (finished last) at Nottingham; not sure what to expect.
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8th

6

(3)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hello Its Me

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed promise in some novice events in the autumn but was last of seven on her nursery debut at Kempton (6f, AW) in November; visor is now added after a break and she needs do much better on this return to Tapeta.

10/1

3rd

5

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hello Its Me

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Attempts in six-runner races on turf comprise a third-place finish at Chester (6f) then disappointing effort (finished last) at Nottingham; not sure what to expect.

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ardad filly; sibling to two winners, notably Ararat (6f/7f including AW; RPR 92); dam German 1m scorer; 7lb apprentice booked on debut; less interesting than stablemate Cryingintherain.
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10th

3

(7)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:51 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queen Sana

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Off the mark at 14th attempt with an emphatic win in a Catterick maiden (6f, good to soft; cheekpieces added) last month; has 3lb rise to deal with back in a handicap but she hit a personal best with that dominant display and this return to Tapeta is no problem; respected.

2/1

1st

7

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

14:28 Catterick

Queen Sana

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ollie Sangster

Quirky filly who's been very expensive to follow this season, getting beaten a long way at 8-13 in a maiden early last month before another poor one in a Polytrack handicap; more than enough ability and it will largely hinge on the first-time headgear.

9/4

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Aclaim half-sister to winners Rathgar (1m1f-1m6f including 2yo; RPR 96) and Mezcala (1m AW; 90), out of 1m scorer (83); connections know the family well; heed the market signals.
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8th

10

(7)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:27 Brighton

Pennine Way

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Maiden after eight starts but her better effort against Superstorm over C&D two starts ago promised more and the race didn't go her way on Lingfield AW (6f) next time; not ruled out.

12/1

8th

7

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Pennine Way

9st 5lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Seven-race maiden but she has been placed in 7f handicaps on her last two starts; has the pace to be effective back at 6f; still has time to deliver an improved showing.

5/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 62

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced filly who ran well behind a clearcut winner at Kempton (6f) switched to AW last time and could take another step forward; possibilities.
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3rd

9

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Bintola

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

20-1 winner on her seasonal debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May; beaten 10l by a rapid improver at Salisbury one month ago but her pedigree strongly points to this extra furlong unlocking a better effort.

10/1

2nd

3

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:27 Salisbury

Bintola

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Improved for the switch to handicaps when winning at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May; not quite so good twice since and needs to produce a career best.

6/1

6th

5

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Bintola

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Hooded in three juvenile starts but not as 3yo, returning with a quite convincing win on handicap debut over C&D (good to firm) from one who won either side of that race; unable to improve on that at Newmarket next time when 7lb higher but she was tight for room at one stage and still has potential.

7/2

Form: —

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Brings the worst form, having never figured in 6f event at Chelmsford, albeit seemed green; this Prescott filly may be much more interesting in handicaps later on.
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3rd

1

(1)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sunlit Sea

9st 13lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Took her form up a notch resuming from a two-month break with success in 5f handicap at Yarmouth a week ago; she merits serious consideration under a 6lb penalty in her bid for a fourth win of 2026.

5/2

3rd

6

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Sunlit Sea

9st 8lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

3yo who advanced her form when making all in two 5f handicaps (Lingfield and Thirsk) on fast ground in July on her third and fourth starts this term; good second on Lingfield AW nine days ago; the latter win was under Poppy Scott who is now back on board; drawn to attack from stall 1 and should go well.

11/4

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
32,000gns foal, £150,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Havana Grey half-sister to three winners, notably Arabian Moon (Oman/UAE 1m2f-1m5f including dirt; RPR 81); dam 6f scorer (including AW; 85); refused to enter stalls this month on intended debut (odds-on shot at the time of withdrawal); interesting contender, assuming she consents to load.
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4th

5

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cryingintherain

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Came good at the third attempt, keeping on well in 6f Lingfield novice in December; not seen since and not ideally drawn for handicap debut but opening mark ought to be workable.

11/2

8th

3

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Cryingintherain

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

32,000gns foal, £150,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Havana Grey half-sister to three winners, notably Arabian Moon (Oman/UAE 1m2f-1m5f including dirt; RPR 81); dam 6f scorer (including AW; 85); refused to enter stalls this month on intended debut (odds-on shot at the time of withdrawal); interesting contender, assuming she consents to load.

5/2

4

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cryingintherain

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ollie Sangster

32,000gns foal, £150,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Havana Grey half-sister to three winners, notably Arabian Moon (Oman/UAE 1m2f-1m5f including dirt; RPR 81); dam 6f scorer (including AW; 85); interesting newcomer, with the form standard ordinary.

9/4

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
85,000gns yearling; by Invincible Spirit; sibling to four winners, notably Mathan (7f; 91); dam Listed-placed 1m 2yo scorer (96); notable connections; check the betting.
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9th

8

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:40 Carlisle

Ghadra

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

She has a useful pedigree (raced once for Al Shaqab) and she has a basement opening mark; however, she has shown very little and a transformation is needed in a first-time visor.

25/1

11th

11

(2)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:37 Southwell (AW)

Ghadra

8st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Well beaten in sole start for Richard Hannon (6f) in October; changed hands for 7,000gns one week later and he finished last of seven when 125-1 for stable debut (5f, also here) a fortnight ago.

100/1

7th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Ghadra

8st 12lb

J: John Fahy

T: Paul Midgley

Well beaten in one start for Richard Hannon here (6f) in October; changed hands for 7,000gns soon afterwards; watch market.

50/1

10/1

Form: 34

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 7f, finishing third of six at Wolverhampton then posting a lesser effort (last of four) at Newcastle; debut form suggests she's a possible danger if this drop in distance suits.
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10th

8

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Yy Spirit

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Susan Corbett

Won 6f Newcastle novice for Ed Bethell last December; well beaten all three starts in handicaps for new yard this year, including on first try at 7f last time; on a good mark but a bit to prove.

66/1

12th

5

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Yy Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Susan Corbett

Took a step forward when winning 6f novice on Newcastle AW last December but she's had two crushing defeats in handicaps this year for new yard; can only watch.

50/1

8th

7

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Newcastle (AW)

Yy Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Susan Corbett

Off the mark at the fourth attempt when landing a modest fillies' novice over C&D in December; 66-1 and well beaten on last month's stable/handicap debut; best watched.

25/1

16/1

Form: 23

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Similar efforts in sprint races at Southwell (second to ready winner) and Newcastle (third of four); has place possibilities but likely needs progress to get off the mark.
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7th

12

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:25 York

Slot

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

0-7 but she arrives having finished second in handicaps at Newcastle (5f, AW) and Nottingham (6f, good to firm) on her last two starts; up in class today and could prove vulnerable for win purposes again.

8/1

2nd

3

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:02 Nottingham

Slot

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Neck second at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time rates a clear career best, and a 3lb rise doesn't look prohibitive; yet to see out a galloping 6f completely convincingly, albeit not having yet tried to on going as quick as today's.

5/1

2nd

9

(13)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:32 Newcastle (AW)

Slot

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has shown promise on several occasions, including over 6f here; matched her best form on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) last month and creditable fourth in a novice at Wetherby (5.5f, good) since; enters calculations.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.40
Straight Forecast £12.54
Trifecta £159.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fiery Damsel

The Guardian:

Bintola

The Star:

Pennine Way

POSTDATA:

Slot

Telegraph:

Yy Spirit

D Express:

Cryingintherain

Daily Mail:

Zooella

Daily Record:

Bintola

RP RATINGS:

Fiery Damsel

The Times:

Fiery Damsel

Daily Mirror:

Fiery Damsel

The Sun:

Fiery Damsel